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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 974.22 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 974.22 and 426.44 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 974.22 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/974.22 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 974.22 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 415,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,446.38/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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